[http://www.sesamestreet.org/ www.sesamestreet.org/]Children love to learn about the world they live in as well as the family they belong to. The following links, charts, and exercises will provide some helpful ways to help teach your children all about their current and extended family.

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Children love to learn about the world they live in as well as the family they belong to. The following links, charts, and exercises will provide some helpful ways to help teach your children all about their current and extended family.

*Create a timeline either for you or an ancestor. This can be done either [http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/timeline/ '''online'''] or [http://ldsslcn029/Your%20Place%20in%20History/historicatimeline.pdf '''print'''] one to fill in and put in your memory book.

*Create a timeline either for you or an ancestor. This can be done either [http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/timeline/ '''online'''] or [http://ldsslcn029/Your%20Place%20in%20History/historicatimeline.pdf '''print'''] one to fill in and put in your memory book.

*Locate an ancestor in the [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails&c=fs%3A1417683 '''1880 US Census'''], [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails&c=fs%3A1325221 '''1900 US Census'''], or the [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails&c=fs%3A1488411 '''1920 US Census'''].

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*Locate an ancestor in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1417683 '''1880 US Census'''],[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1610551 '''1890 US Census'''], [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1325221 '''1900 US Census'''], [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1727033 '''1910 US Census'''] or the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1488411 '''1920 US Census''']. or [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1810731 '''1930 US Census'''] <br>

Family History provides the opportunity to learn about family members who are living and those who have passed away. Photos, letters, awards and newspaper articles are often items left behind that tell the story of your ancestor. Sharing and organizing this information can be a lot of fun!

Family History provides the opportunity to learn about family members who are living and those who have passed away. Photos, letters, awards and newspaper articles are often items left behind that tell the story of your ancestor. Sharing and organizing this information can be a lot of fun!

There are many different interesting and unique activities to help with learning about your ancestors.

There are many different interesting and unique activities to help with learning about your ancestors.

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*Print out this '''[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/8/8c/Kiddie_Page.pdf Fun Activity Book]&nbsp;'''and explore the library while learning about your ancestors.

*Print out this '''[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/8/8c/Kiddie_Page.pdf Fun Activity Book]&nbsp;'''and explore the library while learning about your ancestors.

*Design your own '''[http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/ CrossWord Puzzle]''' with the names and places of where your ancestors lived

*Design your own '''[http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/ CrossWord Puzzle]''' with the names and places of where your ancestors lived

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*Ever wonder what day&nbsp;you were born on or what day your ancestors were born on? Using this '''[http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/generate.html perpetual calendar]'''you can find it!

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*Create a puzzle with a scanned photo of your ancestors with [http://kraisoft.com/free-game-downloads/ '''Jigsaw Lite''']. Download and install this software to your computer, then upload a photo and watch it break it into pieces you can put together! Note the link brings you to a number of downloads, look for Jigsaw Lite. It is about the 10th item.

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*Ever wonder what day&nbsp;you were born on or what day your ancestors were born on? Using this '''[http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/generate.html perpetual calendar]&nbsp;'''you can find it!

*Learn interesting facts about the '''[http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/kids.html 50 states in the United States]'''

*Learn interesting facts about the '''[http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/kids.html 50 states in the United States]'''

*Print out a [http://ldsslcn029/fun%20and%20games/usamaptocolor2.pdf '''map of the United States and color in the various states''']

*Print out a [http://ldsslcn029/fun%20and%20games/usamaptocolor2.pdf '''map of the United States and color in the various states''']

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Children love to learn about the world they live in as well as the family they belong to. The following links, charts, and exercises will provide some helpful ways to help teach your children all about their current and extended family.

Memories and Completing Youth Projects

Family History provides the opportunity to learn about family members who are living and those who have passed away. Photos, letters, awards and newspaper articles are often items left behind that tell the story of your ancestor. Sharing and organizing this information can be a lot of fun!

A printable "My Journal" provides places to talk about your favorite things to do, your goals, and so much more!

Fun and Games

There are many different interesting and unique activities to help with learning about your ancestors.

Print out this Fun Activity Bookand explore the library while learning about your ancestors.

Design your own CrossWord Puzzle with the names and places of where your ancestors lived

Create a puzzle with a scanned photo of your ancestors with Jigsaw Lite. Download and install this software to your computer, then upload a photo and watch it break it into pieces you can put together! Note the link brings you to a number of downloads, look for Jigsaw Lite. It is about the 10th item.

Ever wonder what day you were born on or what day your ancestors were born on? Using this perpetual calendaryou can find it!